It’s fall, and everyone is battling dry skin. Try making toner from Japan’s well-loved dokudami “heartleaf” herb! Dokudami is a favorite drink of choice for ojiichan-obaachan in Japan thanks to…
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Mottainai! How to Make Corn Silk Tea
Corn silk in English, corn’s beard in Japanese–this one ingredient can make a powerful health tea. When Did Corn Come to Japan? Corn has been cultivated for food and used…
もったいない！How to Eat Your Tea
Are you throwing away your used tea leaves? If so, you might be missing out! Why People Drink Green Tea Ocha is of East Asian origin, but many people in…
Mottainai! 3 Free, No-Hassle Tips for an Eco-Friendly Lifestyle
Can fruit peels, soapy water, and mailing labels help you be more eco-friendly? Absolutely! 捨てないで! (“Don’t throw it away!) Living an eco-friendly might seem time-consuming, a great big hassle, or…
Kokedama–Moss Ball Bonsai
If you are looking for a way to freshen your space this summer, try hanging a “kokedama” moss ball! What is Kokedama? Everyone knows about bonsai (盆栽), but have you…
Mottainai! 5 Ways to Reuse Rice Water
If you read our post about The Heart of Kintsugi, or if you are familiar with Japanese culture already, you know that Japanese can’t stand to waste. Throwing away anything…